In 1962, Brackenridge High School won the 4A state championship in football. Some of the members of that winning team are: Claudus Minor (from left), Johnny Pesina, Vic Castillo, Robert Wade and Ejidio Villarreal. They are celebrating the 50th anniversary of that historic victory. less

In 1962, Brackenridge High School won the 4A state championship in football. Some of the members of that winning team are: Claudus Minor (from left), Johnny Pesina, Vic Castillo, Robert Wade and Ejidio ... more

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In 1962, Brackenridge High School won the 4A state championship in football. Some of the members of that winning team are: Johnny Pesina (from left), Claudus Minor, Ejidio Villarreal, Robert Wade and Vic Castillo. They are celebrating the 50th anniversary of that historic victory. less

In 1962, Brackenridge High School won the 4A state championship in football. Some of the members of that winning team are: Johnny Pesina (from left), Claudus Minor, Ejidio Villarreal, Robert Wade and Vic ... more

Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News

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Brackenridge High School players Pete Bautista (left) and Douglas Coffee hoist Assistant Coach Joe Mullins onto their shoulders after Brackenridge defeated Borger, 30-26, to win the State Class AAAA championship. Players also attempted to carry Head Coach Weldon Forren but dropped him. Published in the San Antonio Express Dec. 23, 1962. less

This picture will never hang in the Borger Bulldog dressing room. For it's a good bet the Bulldogs will want to soon forget the haunting figure of gritty. Brackenridge quarterback Victor Castillo (14) who Saturday connected for 14 passes out of 28 thrown for an amazing 256 yards passing in leading the Eagles to a 30-26 victory over Borger to win the State Class AAAA title game. Victor's shown here in a classic study of determination as, unperturbed by a Borger lineman trying for a tackle, he cocks his arm and fires a 14-yard pass to Eddie Villareal. Published in the San Antonio Express Dec. 23, 1962.

This picture will never hang in the Borger Bulldog dressing room. For it's a good bet the Bulldogs will want to soon forget the haunting figure of gritty. Brackenridge quarterback Victor Castillo (14) who

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This illegal facemask tackle of Brackenridge halfback Pete Bautista by an unidentified Borger Bulldog was a big aid to the now state AAAA champions when they drove for the go-ahead touchdown at Abilene last Saturday. Bautista had been stopped with a five-yard gain on a pass from quarterback Victor Castillo, but the officials levied a 15-yard penalty for mask-tackling and the ball moved to the Borger 20. Five plays later Brackenridge scored to take the lead 14-8 and, though harried, was never headed as it won the championship 30-26. Published in the San Antonio Light Dec. 24, 1962. less

This illegal facemask tackle of Brackenridge halfback Pete Bautista by an unidentified Borger Bulldog was a big aid to the now state AAAA champions when they drove for the go-ahead touchdown at Abilene last ... more

Warren McVea, Brackenridge halfback and one of the finest ever to come out of the Alamo City, clutches the football to his bosom after catching a 10-yard pass thrown by Victor Castillo in second quarter action of the Brackenridge-Borger State Class AAAA title game in Abilene Saturday. The play was good for the Eagles' second touchdown against the hitherto undefeated Borger eleven and put them ahead, 16-8. Published in the San Antonio Express Dec. 23, 1962.

Warren McVea, Brackenridge halfback and one of the finest ever to come out of the Alamo City, clutches the football to his bosom after catching a 10-yard pass thrown by Victor Castillo in second quarter action

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Brackenridge Head Coach Weldon Forren bounces on the stomach of B-team fullback Sherman Hughes, a 165-pounder, who supports with his neck and legs Forren's 225 pounds. Published in the San Antonio Light Dec. 21, 1962. less

Brackenridge Head Coach Weldon Forren bounces on the stomach of B-team fullback Sherman Hughes, a 165-pounder, who supports with his neck and legs Forren's 225 pounds. Published in the San Antonio Light Dec. ... more

This is the All-City football team chosen from San Antonio high school players by the Express-News sports staff. Front row, left to right, are Larry Thurmond, Harlandale; George Gaiser, Jefferson; Douglas Coffee, Brackenridge; Dennis Barco, John Marshall; Eddie Tisdale, Highlands; Bill McAllister, South San Antonio; and Gary Hill, Sam Houston. Back row: Bob Williamson, Harlandale; Victor Castillo, Brackenridge; James Jefferson, Jefferson; and Linus Baer, Robert E. Lee. Published in the San Antonio Express Dec. 1, 1962. less

This is the All-City football team chosen from San Antonio high school players by the Express-News sports staff. Front row, left to right, are Larry Thurmond, Harlandale; George Gaiser, Jefferson; Douglas ... more

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